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Air pollution harms male fertility while women face similar risk from noise, study finds

Environmental pollutants may have different effects on male and female reproduction, research in BMJ suggests

The Guardian - UK

Air and noise pollution linked to higher risk of infertility, study finds

Air pollution has greater impact on men while noise pollution more significantly affects women, study says

The Independent UK

Global Plastic Pollution Study Reveals Alarming Findings

Study by University of Leeds reveals global plastic pollution crisis, emphasizing need for improved waste management practices.

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Burning Trash A Major Source Of Plastic Pollution: Study

Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment.

International Business Times

World pumps out 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly and most comes in Global South

A new study finds that every year people create 57 million tons of plastic pollution

The Independent UK

Drowning in rubbish: Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness to the transformation of the island, which is becoming increasingly polluted by plastic waste. According to researchers, around…

France 24

City light pollution is shrinking spiders’ brains

As darkness falls, the nocturnal half of the animal kingdom starts its day. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to navigate and survive the dark of night that has existed for countless millions of years.

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Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Research into juvenile garden orb weaving spiders in Melbourne shows light reduced their ability to climb and hunt

The Guardian - AU

Let’s be honest: Australia’s claim to have cut climate pollution isn’t as good as it seems

Take renewable energy out of the equation and there isn’t much else expected to reduce fossil fuel use this side of 2030

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Pollution levels highly harmful to wildlife in quarter of England’s neighbourhoods, research finds

Friends of the Earth says pollution exceeds healthy levels for nature in 9,062 localities

The Guardian - UK

Pope opens Asia odyssey with stop in Indonesia to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition

Pope Francis is heading to Indonesia to start the longest trip of his pontificate

The Independent UK

Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution

New Zealand's rapidly growing space industry, driven by private ventures, faces challenges with light pollution affecting Indigenous astronomy. Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is crucial.

Space

Sargasso Sea Faces Unprecedented Threats From Climate Change And Pollution

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, its historical significance, and the threats it faces from pollution and climate change.

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Emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations rise as wind and hydro dip

More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets

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Living in Delhi? One might lose 12 years due to this silent killer

Delhi's air pollution, a scary topic to unfold, is not just an environmental issue; it's a public health emergency that could instantly reduce the life expectancy of its residents by as much as 12 years. According to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report by the Energy Policy Institute…

The Guardian - UK

Aquatic life under threat as pollution and warmer waters wreak havoc

Research makes clear that the problem caused by sewage and climate change is more urgent than previously thought

The Conversation

Understanding how human activity impacts zooplankton is essential for managing and protecting lakewater

Freshwater ecosystems are impacted by human activities, including climate change, pollution and invasive species.

International Business Times

Major Challenge To EPA's Enforcement Will Be Heard By Supreme Court In October

San Francisco is challenging Clean Water Act regulations for wastewater discharges into the Pacific Ocean.

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Athens Faces New Dangers As Forest Fires Edge Closer

With the smell still lingering in its suburbs after Greece's worst wildfire this year, floods and pollution now threaten Athens, experts say.

The Conversation

The new climate stripes? How creativity can inspire environmental action

Without context, vast numbers are meaningless. Data can be incredibly dry, abstract and difficult to visualise. But sometimes scientists find clever ways of presenting complex information in creative, eye-catching and more tangible forms.

Evening Standard

London ranks second in world for preventing heart disease thanks to Ulez and junk food ads ban on Tube

The UK capital’s efforts to combat air pollution and boost ‘active travel’ have been applauded in a new global ‘City Heartbeat Index’

International Business Times

South Asia Air Pollution Fell In 2022, But Remains Major Killer: Report

A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday.

The Conversation

The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement – with grave potential consequences

Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in terms of GDP growth. Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate change, pollution and species extinction. None of these are captured in…

The Guardian - UK

Point of Change review – how the arrival ‘surf explorers’ altered a tiny Indian Ocean paradise

Rebecca Coley’s documentary shows how Australian surfers found peace and perfect tubular waves on Nias – and led inevitably to boatloads of tourists and pollution

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Sweet side of waste: sugarcane turned into packaging

A team of Australian scientists has developed bio-packaging from agricultural waste that preserves the shelf life of food while reducing plastic pollution.

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